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Forest River Surveyor Recall 20V360: Furnace May Detach from Exhaust Vent, Risking CO Poisoning

NHTSA campaign 20V360, reported June 19, 2020, 176 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2020 Surveyor trailers have a 30K BTU furnace that may not have been properly secured inside its cabinet. If the furnace moves, it can detach from the exhaust vent, which may allow carbon monoxide to build up inside the trailer and create a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning or death.

Forest River will notify owners of affected trailers. Authorized dealers will secure the furnace and verify the exhaust vent connections at no cost to the owner. Owners can also contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119, Option 2, and can check their VIN for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V360Forest River, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE
Problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Surveyor recreational trailers equipped with a specific 30K BTU furnace. The furnace may not have been properly secured inside the furnace cabinet, allowing it to move freely inside the cabinet.
Risk
If the furnace moves within the cabinet, it may detach from the exhaust vent, possibly causing a build up of carbon monoxide inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning or death.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will secure the furnace and verify the exhaust vent connections, free of charge. The recall began July 1, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119 Option 2. Forest River's number for this recall is 47-1175.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Forest River Surveyor2020